Robots Live! European Championships 2013-7th & 8th September

[PJ-27]

Also, just because FW's can't run, can we allow FW roboteers (like PJ) in to watch, since they are technically roboteers? Besides, this is as local as events get for PJ

That's a good point, would still quite like to be there!

[teamstorm]

At the moment we've had over 30 heavyweight robots entered for the competition.

With regards to coming to watch without a robot, I'll say the same thing as I've said to everyone who has asked to come along and watch for free. I'm taking the risk to put this event on to raise money for charity. This is 100% a charity event, raising money for Children's Charities across East Anglia. I'm sure we'll find some room in the pits for you to watch from, but please do buy a ticket to the event if you're wanting to come to the event without a robot - consider it a small donation to charity for coming along.

[psycho_fling]

This is 100% a charity event, raising money for Children's Charities across East Anglia

If this is a charity event which I think is a great thing, why is there a prize fund?

[psychostorm]

To pay for the repairs Ed intends to do with Tiberius.

[teamstorm]

If this is a charity event which I think is a great thing, why is there a prize fund?

What a curious question.

I think the real question is why shouldn't there be one (there always used to be prizes at charity events). More importantly with so many teams giving their time, effort and investment to help raise money for charity, it is only right that there is something to play for, and the roboteers are looked after like the stars that they are. Without their commitment and involvement there would be no event and no money for charity.

Being able to provide a prize is a fabulous way of me as the organiser saying "thank you" to the teams for supporting the event.

Ed

PS. Ceri - Tim's in charge of delivering damage with Tib ;-) !

[swanaldo]

Marler.... If you win the prize fund...then just donate it back to the cause. I will be doing just that. No worries

[swanaldo]

Sorry forgot to ask....What robot will you be entering??

[psycho_fling]

If I were to enter which is looking unlikely due to how far I've got with it and how 'over' subscribed it is, my HW we've discussed

Sounds like a good idea Swanny re the money but I still think that shouldn't be necessary the charity could be £1000 up from the start but hey ho each to their own....

[blazerbotics]

Just a quick update guys, can you pleas make sure you sign up soon, we are getting near our limit. We have over 30 robots signed up so far, with a few old faces reappearing including THZ, along with 5 other UK Champions.

Sign Up page here http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/5uGhjJm17pv2a5B

[craig_colliass]

Hi Alan
can you post a list of entries you have already? Nice to see THZ coming back on the scene.

[teamstorm]

All - if you're coming and on Facebook, please follow this event

https://www.facebook.com/events/372123922910210/

[cliveb]

Hi Ed.
As there is an ever growing list of entrants,over 30 already,and you have stated that the first 20 Teams to apply would be provided with a hotel room, can you announce who the lucky 20 Teams are please? This will enable anybody who applied to late, to start looking for affordable accommodation.
Cheers
Clive

[terry]

50 quid and you can sleep in my garden, corn flakes for breakfast :-D

[teamstorm]

Good point Clive.... will get that sorted this week !

[calumco]

im possibly teaming up with another robot-to give a helping hand! for this event am i ok to bring s7 the grim reaper-name changed obviously for display and if its running a few white boards if there are any? - (im not sure how its all gonna be run fights wise)